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Crystals are a powerfully attractive entry into studying the mystic arts. Beautiful, ancient, and of infinite variety, these energetic fruits of the Earth inspire every facet of human creative and spiritual life. While crystals are sometimes dismissed as a New Age “woo,” the fact is that they have been used for everything from healing to ritual to religion to interior decor to jewelry for millennia.

Take mainstream birthstones, for example. As early as the 1st century Jewish historian Josephus thought that there was a relationship between the twelve stones worn in the breastplate of Moses’s brother Aaron, the High Priest of the Israelites, and the zodiac signs. The breastplate featured four rows of three stones each, possibly including:

Carnelian

Peridot

Emerald

Carbuncle

Lapis lazuli

Citrine

Amber

Agate

Amethyst

Topaz

Beryl

Sardonyx

In the 8th and 9th centuries, religious scholars correlated the twelve apostles to these twelve stones, and this influenced the practice of wearing a different stone for each month of the year.

Precious stones have also been appreciated widely in the East. For example, in Vedic astrology, planets and the nodes of the moon are correlated with nine stones known as the Navaratna, and specific gems are assigned at birth according to ones astrology chart to support the wearer’s health. They are:

Ruby for the Sun

Pearl for the Moon

Red Coral for Mars

Emerald for Mercury

Yellow sapphire for Jupiter

Diamond for Venus

Blue sapphire for Saturn

Hessonite for the ascending lunar node

Cat’s Eye for the descending lunar node

And in 1912, Jewelers of America standardized the monthly birthstones, probably to increase their popular market appeal. While the apparently random assignment of stones to birth months may or may not energetically resonate with you as a modern day mystic, healer, or enthusiast, you might enjoy working with crystals according to their unique energy signature, based on your own zodiac sign.

And so we present to you a list of recommended crystals according to zodiac sign. Each zodiac sign includes at least one crystal to amplify your innate energies and another to heal and balance.

If you’re looking for a crystal for healing purposes, divination, or altarwork, consider selecting one according to your sun sign. If you’re looking for one to wear or for decorative purposes, select one according to your rising sign. If you’re looking for a crystal to help heal a relationship, or to provide energy work, work with crystals that correspond with both of your signs to help you attune to each others’ energy.

Cancer (June 21 – July 22)

Moonstone is perfect for your moon-ruled sign because it enhances your natural intuition and psychic abilities and calms emotional reactions.

Ametrine is a beautiful purple stone that generates optimism, soothes stress, and harmonizes the emotions.

Citrine is a mood-boosting stone that can enhance self-expression and creativity.

Moon Stone

Moonstone

Citrine Sphere

Leo (July 23 – August 22)

Hematite is a magnetizing stone that energizes and grounds the body and helps you bring your visions into reality.

Bridge crystals are a crystal structure, not a specific type of crystal, where a smaller crystal penetrates a larger crystal. They can form a bridge between worlds, such as between the present and the past, and are often used to heal inner child wounds.

Tiger’s eye is another grounding stone that amplifies personal power and confidence, and brings good luck.

Hematite Sphere

Tigers Eye

Virgo (August 23 – September 22)

Tibetan quartz is a very powerful stone that purifies energy, boosts the energy of other crystals, soothes mental overstimulation and balances the chakras.

Red jasper is a grounding and protective stone that enhances stability and releases stress.

Tiger iron is another grounding stone that strengthens the immune system and heals the nervous system.

Red Jasper Stone

Libra (September 23 – October 22)

Pink tourmaline, also called the electric stone, is a crystal that increases happiness and inner peace by helping to release extreme or polarized energies.

Pisces (February 19 – March 19)

Obsidian is a grounding stone that helps to activate the root chakra, transmute negative energies, and integrate and heal soul fragments.

Howlite is an “attunement stone” that facilitates a connection with alternate dimensions and higher consciousness while helping to relieve and release stress and pain.

Many crystals require special cleansing and programming, so always do your own research. On that note, this list isn’t …set in stone (yes, I had to). If you feel attracted to a stone, regardless of what this resource or any other says, it probably has something to teach you. Follow your own intuition first.

The zodiac is the collection of twelve constellations that make up Western astrology: Aries, Taurus, Gemini, Cancer, Leo, Virgo, Libra, Scorpio, Sagittarius, Capricorn, Aquarius, and Pisces. Each of the signs…